January 29, 2012.
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
AN ENGLISH HERITAGE
We Gather to Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Candle-lighting and Prelude “Soliloquy” Healey Willan
Introit “Psalm 150” John Harper
Prayer of Approach (unison)
God of the ages, we gather for worship
mindful of the heritage of faith and faithfulness
that has been given to us.
Inspire in us today, we pray,
a lively and a living faith.
We ask it in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Hymn # 240 “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven” LAUDA ANIMA
Prayer of Confession (unison)
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you
with all our heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
We are truly sorry.
In your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us to amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be;
that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways.
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Words of Assurance
We Hear the Word
Hymn # 149 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” ROCKINGHAM
Time with the Children
Responsive Reading (Psalm 111) VU p. 833
Anthem “Jerusalem” William Blake/C Hubert H Parry
Reading from Scripture Mark 1:21-28
This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Sung Response VU p. 956 “Your word is a lamp …”
Hymn # 333 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” HYFRYDOL
We Respond
Offering
Offertory Anthem “Flos Regalis” anon 14th Century Offering Dedication # 544
Prayers of the Day
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer (Said, VU p. 914)
Hymn # 533 “When In Our Music God Is Glorified” ENGELBERG
Choral Benediction “Gaelic Blessing” John Rutter
Commissioning and Blessing
Choral Postlude “Praise His Holy Name” Keith Hampton
Prayers for the Day – North Kildonan United Church
Ministers: Clark Saunders and Mona Denton
Director of Music: Stuart Sladden Organist: Dorcas Windsor
Office Administrator: Heather Lavery Custodian: Ken Dwyer
Church School Administrator: Maggie Barnett
Church Phone # 489-6974 Church Fax # 489-5597
E-mail address office@westworth.ca Website www.westworth.ca
Welcoming: Carol Galbraith and Merle Brown
Ushers: Elaine Pigden and Walter Watts
Scripture Reader: Shirley Watts
Candle-lighter: Kyle Dooley
As we celebrate an English Heritage in our service today we welcome the University of Manitoba Women’s Chorus along with their director, Dr. Elroy Friesen, and accompanist Cary Denby. Following the service you are invited to lunch in the gymnasium. After-lunch entertainment will be provided by the Village Green Morris Dancers. You are encouraged to make a small contribution toward the honorarium that we will be offering this group.
Zeebu 2012: Born this Way – Celebrating who God has created us to be Saturday, Feb. 18 – 20, Fort Garry UC. Join in the fun at Zeebu 2012! This event is for youth grades 7-12. For more info and a registration form please talk to Mona or check bulletin board. We are now entitled to a group discount. Please see Mona today.
Anyone interested in making shawls for our new prayer shawl ministry is encouraged to contact Diane Riordan at 832-7359 or email at Diane.Riordan@mts.net. Diane would be glad to provide you with more information.
This week at Westworth:
| Today | English themed service today with guests University of Manitoba Women’s Chorus plus lunch and entertainment with the Village Green Morris Dancers.Today our Church School Elementary Classes will conclude their unit on Jesus and John the Baptist.Please pick up your Tax receipts and Newsletters.
Please pick up your 2012 donation envelopes in the narthex if you requested them on your Stewardship Pledge. Contact the office if you require envelopes. Today’s Counting Team is C-Dave S’s team. |
| Tuesday Jan. 31 | JNAC Meeting at 7:00 pm in the parlour. Annual Report Deadline. Please email to office@westworth.ca or drop off. Thank you. |
| Thursday Feb. 2 | Chapel Bells meet at 6:15 pm in the parlour.Senior Choir meets at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary. |
| Sunday Feb. 5 | Scripture Readings I Corinthians 9:19-23 and Mark 1: 29-39 |
Westworth Faith and Future Fund – Application Notice
The Westworth Faith and Future Fund grants funds for the spiritual and financial well-being of Westworth United Church and the communities it serves. The Terms of Reference, Guidelines and Application Process for the Fund, can be obtained from the Church office.
Please be advised that the Faith and Future Fund Committee will meet in April 2012 to consider Applications for funding. Please forward any Application for funding to the Church office to the attention of the Faith and Future Fund Committee on or before March 31, 2012.
Should you require more information, please contact Larry Strachan, Chair, Westworth Faith and Future Fund Committee @ 489-9074 or larkay@shaw.ca.
The Fellowship Committee is once again looking for members of the congregation to help with cleanup of the coffee after the Sunday services. The sign up sheet is in the Narthex and we ask people to give of their time for one week or more if they can. We really depend on your assistance. Thank you in advance.
The Scripture Reader List is now posted on the bulletin board by the elevator.
The Junior Choir is looking for a used piano (or keyboard) for their weekly Sunday morning rehearsals. If you, or someone you know, have one that you would be willing to lend, donate, or sell cheaply please contact Stuart Sladden.
Also!!! Westworth is looking for a volunteer accompanist for both the Cherub and Junior Choirs. Both of these choirs rehearse on Sunday mornings and the accompanist would alternate between them, and play for their Sunday worship offerings. If this is something you are interested in, or would like more information, please contact Stuart Sladden. We are hoping to fill this post as soon as possible.
COMMUNITY NEWS
2nd Annual Dinner Theatre “Pies, Lies and D’Skies” April 26 – 29, Join us and enjoy a fabulous full course meal and a comedy with characters who will surely take the cake – or pie in this case! April 26 – 28 dinner at 6:30 p.m.; April 29 dinner at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each ($20 tax receipt issued). Tables accommodate 6 (with a couple of tables seating more). Wheelchair accessible and vegetarian meals available. Cheques made out to “Caught In the Act Co.” After this initial sales date, contact Frank or Carol Favoni at 222-1475 or favonifc@mts.net
The Winnipeg Singers celebrate the bet of French music in “Les Chansons Francaises.” Sunday Jan. 29 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available through McNally’s $25 or Singers’ answering line 944-9100. See poster for more info.
Community Health & Well-Being presentation Wednesday Feb.1st at 1:30pm at Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave (at Wilton St), featuring Kim Felteau: How to talk to your Doctor/Rights of the Patient – Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety. This monthly program, sponsored by area congregations, is open to all; entrance and refreshments are free; and parking is readily available on the ramp of the temple.
And join us (same time same place) on Wed March 7th for “Akwaaba (Welcome) to Ghana the Jewel in the Golden Crown of West Africa”, presented by Dr. Don Fuchs.
Spaghetti Dinner: The Holy Spirit in Action Youth Group (HSiA) of St. Andrew’s River Heights UC is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner (255 Oak St. @ Kingsway Ave.) at 6:00pm on Saturday, February 4. It will be a fun-filled evening including a Karaoke Contest and Silent Auction. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds will support the HSiA Guatemala Mission Experience 2013. Questions? Please call 488-1130.
“YOU WANT ME TO WHAT….?”: a special presentation on our call to compassionate caring, with Larry Hirst, Chaplain at Bethesda Hospital and Place, Steinbach. SAT., FEB. 4TH from 9:30 am to noon, at Sturgeon Creek UC (207 Thompson Drive). This session is aimed at everyone who wants to deepen their caring response to others – in your family, congregation, and community – and will be of special interest to pastoral care volunteers. All are welcome to attend! There is no fee, however pre-registration is requested (phone 832-1000 or email: sturgeonunited@shaw.ca)
Derek Yaple-Schobert, pianist, will treat us to an afternoon of Liszt and Grieg, Sunday, February 5, 2:00 pm at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Tickets available at McNally or at the door Adults $25/Students $5 (at the door only) Presented by Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg.
Sunday Services of Healing Prayer at Windsor Park UC 7:30 pm Feb. 12, Mar. 18 and Apr 22. Quiet worship featuring the music of Iona and Taize. 1062 Autumnwood. Dr.
Westminster Concert Organ Series presents Scott Dettra Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 pm $25 at McNally Robinson or at the door.
Bridge Luncheon—Test your skills and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun & prizes at the annual Charleswood United Church Bridge Luncheon, happening on Tuesday, February 28th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Tickets are $13.00 per person. Contact the church office at 832-3667 or Lori Sproule at 837-6285 for tickets. Please come as a table of 4, if possible.
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